Statement of significance:

Interesting, individual example of an Inter-War Spanish Mission style flat building. Good example of the work of architect, EW Sankey. Especially notable for the way the designer exploited the wedge shaped allotment. Otherwise typical of the style and essentially unaltered. Recorded in the publication, Identifying Australian Architecture, as an illustrative example of the style. Regional significance. Sources: National Trust listing form. Apperly et al, Identifying Australian Architecure, Angus & Robertson, 1989 (p. 177).

Date significance updated: 08 Nov 99

Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Division intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.

Description

Construction years:

1915-1945

Physical description:

Three storey Inter-War flat building in Spanish Mission style. Stuccoed walls with cordova tiled roofing. Twin towers featured on front façade, each on a separate wing. Unusual and attractive courtyard created between the wings, widening towards the rear. Wings follow the wedge shape of the allotment. Cantilevered bay windows on each floor. Large tiled hood to top floor, then arches to tower above.

Current use:

Residential flat building

Former use:

Residential flat building

History

Historical notes:

Built in 1928. EW Sankey, architect.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)

New South Wales theme

Local theme

4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities

Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.

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Assessment of significance

SHR Criteria a)[Historical significance]

This item is of historical and cultural significance.

SHR Criteria c)[Aesthetic significance]

This item is of architectural, aesthetic and streetscape significance.